It’s only been about a week since President-elect Trump officially tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to trim the bloat from the federal government when he returns to the White House, and the entrepreneurs are wasting no time determining how to make deep cuts. Musk and Ramaswamy penned an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, laying out their vision for DOGE. Here are five takeaways from the piece about how the agency will operate: 1. Identifying what to cutMusk and Ramaswamy noted they have already been working with the…

Nvidia released its earnings report on Wednesday and projected that fourth-quarter sales were above Wall Street estimates, but investors balked as those figures fell short of the lofty expectations the artificial intelligence (AI) giant has garnered during its historic rise. Nvidia forecast fourth-quarter revenue of $37.5 billion, plus or minus 2%, compared to analysts’ average estimate of $37.09 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.The company’s stock closed down 0.76% in Wednesday’s trading session. It fell further in after-hours trading, declining by 3.4% at one point, though that drop was pared back to about 1.9%. “The age of AI is in…

Sean Astin. John Lamparski/Getty Images Two decades ago, Sean Astin ran into legendary filmmaker Jon Favreau — who costarred with him in Rudy — on a plane. At the time, Favreau, 58, was shooting what would become one of the most iconic Christmas movies of all time: Elf. Flash forward 21 years, and Astin, 53, is making his Broadway debut in the musical based on that movie. “He looked tired on the plane. I remember saying, ‘How are you doing?’ And he was like, ‘Oh, I’m doing this thing, Elf,’ and I was like, ‘OK,’” Astin told Us Weekly exclusively…

Residents of the Italian town where Amanda Knox was accused of killing roommate Meredith Kercher 17 years ago are reportedly furious that she has returned to film a TV drama about the incident years after her acquittal in the murder case. When the cast and crew of Knox’s upcoming biopic began filming beneath his window in Perugia, hotelier Walter Cardinali wrote a message for the actors on a bedsheet that he draped from his window: “Rispetto per Meredith” (Respect for Meredith). “Perugia was unable to defend Meredith, but we can defend her memory,” he told The Times. Knox, then 20 years old and…

Lauren Sanchez kept it brief when responding to questions about how wedding planning with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos during an interview on the Today show. Sanchez, an Emmy-winning journalist and vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, appeared on the show to promote the recent $110 million donation she and her fiancé made to combat homelessness.Sanchez told the Today hosts that despite her busy schedule, she is in the midst of planning her wedding.  JEFF BEZOS, LAUREN SANCHEZ GET AND GIVE PHILANTHROPY AWARDS “Very excited about it, thinking about the dress. I have to say, I do have a Pinterest.…

New York    Comcast just jump-started a new season of major change across the television industry. And no one quite knows what will happen next. On Wednesday morning, the media giant confirmed that it is spinning off most of its cable channels, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a separate publicly traded company. The new company doesn’t have a formal name yet Comcast is simplycalling it “SpinCo” a suitable label since employees’ heads are spinning with questions. ­­ And the questions aren’t confined to Comcast. Will other streaming-focused media companies, like The Walt Disney Company or ’s parent Warner Bros. Discovery,…

A well-known Ugandan opposition figure appeared in a military court Wednesday days after he was reported missing in neighboring Kenya, and denied a charge of seeking military support from abroad to destabilize Uganda’s military forces.Kizza Besigye, a fierce critic of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and once his personal doctor, has faced arrest and assault on previous occasions. He has contested and lost four presidential elections.Besigye, who at first appeared in court without lawyers and in a cage, rejected government legal representation and said he should be tried in a civilian court because he’s not a member of the armed forces.3…

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London    Ford plans to cut almost 4,000 jobs in Europe over the next three years, about 14% of its workforce in the region, as the carmaker faces slowing demand for electric vehicles and rising competition from China. The US company said Wednesday that the cuts would be completed by the end of 2027, pending consultations with labor unions, and would be concentrated in Germany and the United Kingdom. “The global auto industry continues to be in a period of disruption, especially in Europe, where the industry faces unprecedented competitive, regulatory and economic headwinds,” Ford said in a statement. Dave…

In partnership with Universal Pictures and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xfinity has shared a fireside chat featuring Cynthia Erivo, star of Wicked and Honorary AKA member.The discussion is moderated by Sheinelle Jones, TODAY Show host and fellow AKA member. The fireside chat delves into the powerful themes of the film such as defying gravity, embracing your power, navigating feelings of otherness, and stepping into sisterhood.The Wicked film adaptation also stars Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Ethan Slater as Boq, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose. The first part will be released on November 22, 2024, with Part Two hitting theaters on…

The coalition deal will allow the new European Commission to take office on 1 December, as originally planned. ADVERTISEMENTThe centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), the Socialists & Democrats and the liberal Renew Europe groups struck a deal on Wednesday to greenlight the six designated European Commission vice-presidents and Hungary’s pick for the next commission, Olivér Várhelyi, according to MEPs and European Parliament’s sources familiar with the process.Now the entire college of Commissioners is subject to an approval vote by the European Parliament on Wednesday 27 November, in Strasbourg. If confirmed, the Commission can take office the first of December.A coalition…

Ayesha Curry revealed that transitioning from three to four kids has actually been “very easy.” “I think two to three was a little chaotic for us, and four has been pretty breezy,” Curry, 35, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her partnership with Command Brand. “We lucked out and we have a very mild-tempered, sweet little baby.” Ayesha and husband Stephen Curry welcomed son Caius Chai in May. The couple also share daughters Riley, 12, and Ryan, 9, and son Jack, 6. Ayesha noted that every time she has given birth, it has been a different feeling “every single time.”…

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Traveling in the winter can bring some unexpected emergencies, especially when dealing with the snow and cold. Sleet and snow can make it hard to control your vehicle on icy roadways and lower visibility. It’s why 17% of car accidents occur during inclement winter weather. Low visibility, impassable roads and frigid temperatures could also threaten to leave drivers stranded on the roadside.While it is better to avoid driving in severe winter weather if you can, drivers should be prepared if they can’t avoid it. These 12 winter car essentials can help you build an emergency kit in case you get stuck in…

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced the sale of a limited number of “45” guitars on his social media site. “Coming Soon! The Limited Edition ‘45’ Guitar. Only 1,300 of each Acoustic and Electric Guitars MADE — Some personally signed!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The “American Eagle” series of guitars features the “Make America Great Again” phrase inlaid in “authentic pearl” on the neck of the guitar and the number “45” on the headstock, referring to his time as the 45th president of the United States. Images of the American flag and a bald eagle are also featured on the instruments. …